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PO WER SY STEMS, INC. ® Owner ’ s Manual and Installation Instructions Air-cooled Recreational V ehicle Generators • Model Nos: 00784-2 and 09290-4.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. I NTRODUCTION R EAD THIS MAN UAL THOROUGHL Y If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized Service Dealer for starting, operating and servicing pro- cedures.
T able of Contents PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generatorss Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 1 P ar t I — Owner’s Manual Introduction ........................................Inside F ront Cover Read This Manual Thoroughly .
2 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this manual and with the unit. The generator can operate safely , efficiently and reli- ably only if it is properly installed, operated and main- tained.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 3 ELE CTR ICAL HA Z AR DS • The generator covered by this manual produces dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. A void contact with bare wires, ter- minals, connections, etc., while the unit is running .
4 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Please recor d the following information from the generator DA T A DECAL or information decal. 1. Model Number ____________________ 2.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 5 Section 1 – General Information PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 1.2 GEN ER A T OR AP P LICAB I LIT Y These generators have been designed and manufac- tured for supplying electrical power for recreational vehicles.
6 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 1.6 SP E CI F ICA TIONS 1.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 7 Section 2 – Operation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 2.1 GEN ER A T OR CONTROL P AN EL The following features are mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 2.1): Figure 2.1 – Generator Control Panel 2.
8 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Operation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 2.4 B EFOR E S T ARTI NG TH E ENGI N E NOTE: Instructions and information in .
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 9 Section 2 – Operation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 2 . 6 S T OPPIN G THE G E NERA T O R 1. T urn OFF all electrical loads using the means provided (such as a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).
10 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Operation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Figure 2.4 – Field Boost Circuit 2.8.4 OVERV OL T AGE PRO TECTION A solid- state voltage regulator (Figure 2.5) controls the generator’s AC output voltage.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 11 Sectio n 3 – Maintenance PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 3.1 CH E CKI NG TH E ENGI N E OI L LEVEL F or oil capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements,” Section 1.
12 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Sectio n 3 – Maintenance PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 3.3 MAI NT AI N I NG TH E ENGI N E AI R CLEAN ER 3.3.1 CLEAN ING TH E FO AM P RECLEANER Clean and re - oil the foam precleaner every three months or every 25 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Sectio n 3 – Maintenance PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 3 . 6 FUE L FIL T ER (GA SOLINE ON L Y) Remove and replace the fuel filter (Figure 3.6) once each year or every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Figure 3.
14 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The battery is capable of exploding. Storage batter- ies give off explosive hydr ogen gas. This gas can form an explosive mixture ar ound the bat- tery for several hours after charging.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 15 3.1 3.2 R E TU RN T O SERVICE T o return the unit to service after storage, proceed as follows: 1. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classification. V erify that the correct recommend- ed oil is used in the engine (see Section 1.
16 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Notes PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 17 P ART I I – I NS T ALL A TION I NS TR UCTIONS ONL Y QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD A TTEMPT INST ALLA TION!!.
18 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Safety Rules PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators NO TICE T O I NS T ALLER These Installation Instructions have been published by Generac to aid in the installation of the products described in this manual.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 19 Safety Rules PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators ELE CTR ICAL HA Z AR DS • The generator covered by this manual produces dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock.
20 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 1.1 P U R POSE AN D S COPE OF TH E MAN U AL These Installation Instructions have been prepared especially for the purpose of familiarizing installers and owners of the applicable equipment with the product's installation requirements.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 21 Figure 1.2 – Major Features and Dimensions Section 1 – General Information PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators PrimePact 50 and 70 C.
22 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 2.1 L OCA TION AN D SU P PORT 2.1.1 GEN ERA T OR LOCA TION The most desirable location for the generator set is between the vehicle's main frame members. However , this is seldom possible. Most units must be installed on the side of the vehicle and are difficult to reinforce.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 23 2.1.4 GEN ERA T OR R ES TR AINT Use four 3/8"-16 hardened steel bolts (Grade 5) to fas- ten the generator to the supporting frame or the sup- port tubing .
24 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. • If flexible metal conduit is used, it must be sealed internally at the end where it terminates inside the compartment ’s electrical junction box. NOTE: Flexible metal conduit, due to its unique con- struction, is NOT vapor tight along its entire length.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 25 Section 2 – Installation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Figure 2.7 – T ypical Noise Abatement 2.2.5 COMP ARTM ENT F L OOR CUT OUTS Y ou must provide openings in the generator compart- ment for the following items (Figure 2.
26 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 2.3 C OOLI NG AN D VENTI L A TI NG AI R It is absolutely essential that an adequate flow of air for cooling, ventilating and engine combustion be supplied to the generator set. W ithout sufficient air- flow , the engine/generator quickly overheats.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 27 Figure 2.12 – Air Inlet Using Ductwork Figure 2.13 – Air Inlet in V ehicle Skirt 2.3.3 COMP ENS A TING FOR R ES TR ICTIONS Such materials as screening, louvers or expanded metal can restrict the free flow of air .
28 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 2.4.1 F UEL T AN K Either the generator must share the vehicle engine's fuel tank, or you must install a separate fuel tank for the generator set. All fuel tanks installed on the vehi- cle must be constructed, installed and restrained so they comply with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 29 2.5.1 MUFF LERS AN D SP AR K AR RES T ORS This muffler meets code and standard requirements of the U .S. F orest Service.
30 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 2.6.2 W IRIN G • Wiring should be of stranded copper to reduce the chance that vibration may cause breakage. • Wire gauge size should be large enough to handle at least 115 percent of the installed generator's rated maximum current.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 31 Section 2 – Installation PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Figure 2.18 — T ransfer Switch Isolation Method Figure 2.
32 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 2.7 B A T TER Y I NST ALL A TION 2.7 .1 R E COMM EN DED B A TTER Y Install a battery that meets the following require- ments: • The battery must be a 12-volt, automotive type storage battery .
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 33 2.8.1 R EMO TE P AN EL MODEL S The remote panels mount a rocker type start/stop switch, a “Generator Run ” advisory lamp and an hourmeter . The hourmeter should be used in con- junction with the maintenance operations found in P art I of this manual.
34 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 3.5 I NS T ALL A TION CHECKLIS T L OCA TION AN D SUP PORT ❑ Generator is properly located. ❑ Generator is properly supported. ❑ Generator is properly restrained. GEN ERA T OR COM P ARTM ENT ❑ Compartment construction is proper .
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 35 Sectio n4–T roubleshooting PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators 4.1 TROU B LE SHOO TI NG GU I DE P ROB LEM CAUSE C OR R E CTION Engine won’t crank. 1. 15 amp fuse blo wn. 1. Replace blo wn fuse.
36 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 5 – Electrical Data PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Wiring Diagram & Electrical Schematic — Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 37 Section 5 – Electrical Data PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Wiring Diagram & Electrical Schematic — Drawing No.
38 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Base and Pulleys – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 39 ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 086318 1 BASE, MOUNTING 2 090141 1 GROUND CABLE 3 046911 4 MOUNT , (R UBBER) 4 025017 8 CAPSCREW , HEX HD .
40 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Alternator and Control P anel – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 41 ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 0C9675 1 LO WER BEARING CARRIER 2 073163H 1 RO T OR ASSEMBL Y (PP70) 093940H 1 RO T OR ASSEMBL Y (PP50) 3 021441H 1 ST A TOR ASSE.
42 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Engine Sheet Metal – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 43 ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 --------- 1 SEE ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW of ENGINE 2 99258 1 KEY -WOODR UFF 6 x 22MM 3 67198N 1 BEVELLED W ASHER 4 67890 1 HEX NUT 5 87865 1 PLUG, FL YWHEEL ACCESS 6 A4456 1 3/8" SPECIAL LOCK W ASHER 7 86313 1 HOUSING, ENGINE T OP 8 56893 23 SCREW (CRIMPTITE) NO .
44 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Engine – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 45 ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 069331 1 CYLINDER ASSEMBL Y 2 069333 1 SLEEVE BEARING 3 067805 1 OIL SEAL 4 0851100101 1 NO .
46 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators Carburetor – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 47 ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 073112B 1 CARBURET OR ASSEMBY 2 074962C 1 SPRING, GO VERNOR - GREEN (PP55G/LP , PP66G/LP) 074962E 1 SPRING, GO VERNOR - PURPLE (P.
48 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Sectio n7–W a r r a n t y PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators CALI FOR N IA AND F EDER AL EM ISSION C ONTROL W AR R ANTY ST A TEMENT Y.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 49 S e c t i o n7–W a r r a n t y PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators EM IS SION CONTROL S YS TEM W AR R ANT Y Emission Control System W arranty (ECS W arranty) for 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year engines.
Part No. 0D6583 Revision 0 (10/26/01) Printed in U.S.A. Sectio n7–W a r r a n t y PRIMEP A CT 5 0 and 7 0 (5 0Hz) Recreational V ehicle Generators GEN ERAC PO WER SY STEMS THR EE- YEAR LI MITED W AR R ANTY FOR R E CR EA TIONAL VEHICLE GEN ER A T ORS NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE INST ALLED BY GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS AUTHORIZED SER VICE F ACILITIES.
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